Eco printing places emphasis on environmentally friendly art practices using natural materials: plants, non toxic inks, and vegetable-based cleaners. A multi-week residency using custom Hoopla hoops to promote self-expression, self-image, physical literacy, and SEL through fun, movement-based instruction that supports personal and educational growth. This program engages students in skill-building, social-emotional learning, and physical literacy using handmade hoops. Students simulate pollution's impact on sea life with art-making, then explore solutions like recycling and cleanup in this powerful environmental workshop. Students explore Dr. King's Six Principles of Nonviolence through collaborative movement and visual arts. Students create original songs using beatboxing, storytelling, and live recording. A magical puppet show featuring seasonal fairies and a mischievous gnome, with handmade puppets and songs that engage young audiences. Students create original characters and stories through arts-integrated writing lessons. With drawing, theater, and guided prompts, students develop fiction writing skills in a joyful, supportive setting. Rebeca Tomás & A Palo Seco Flamenco Company This residency introduces Flamenco dance techniques, including footwork, armwork, hand-clapping, and castanets. Students also learn about Southern Spain's culture, geography, and language. Rebeca Tomás & A Palo Seco Flamenco Company In this workshop, students learn the basics of Flamenco dance, including footwork, armwork, and castanets, while exploring Southern Spain's history and culture. Rebeca Tomás & A Palo Seco Flamenco Company This program features a dynamic Flamenco performance with live guitar, singing, and dancing. Students learn about the history of Flamenco and Southern Spain. Storyteller Motoko shares humorous and wise tales from East Asia, enhanced with song, origami, and movement. Students enjoy engaging, interactive stories while gaining cultural and social insights. Explore musical history with live performances of flute music from different periods, connecting art forms and performance techniques to cultural history. Students study Frida Kahlo's use of color and symbolism, then create expressive portraits reflecting their own feelings. Lessons are tailored to students' age and experience. Sounds of April & Randall Journey through American music's roots from jazz to hip-hop, exploring cultural pioneers and how these genres shaped national identity and global influence. Students write original fiction using multicultural folktales as models. With guidance from storyteller Motoko, they build narrative writing, literacy, and social-emotional skills through creative storytelling. A shadow puppet show of the classic tale followed by a bear puppet-making workshop. Includes a behind-the-scenes look at the stage and a chance to perform! Students will learn about the origins of train graffiti, its cultural significance, and the creative expression it represents. This hands-on program encourages self-expression, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation of graffiti as an art form. Tom Lee brings ancient Greek myths to life with dramatic storytelling, drawing on original texts and connecting timeless stories of gods, monsters, and heroes. Follow Hansel and Gretel in this operatic puppet show featuring a giant storybook set and lessons in courage and resilience. Combines music-making and reflection, empowering student voices through Beatbox Pedagogy. | |